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Six Flags: A familiar brand takes on a new generation

Brian D. Avery is a distinguished professional with over three decades of experience in the events, tourism, and attractions industry. As a professor, expert witness, and consultant, he possesses deep expertise in risk and safety management, amusement ride and device operations, event design and execution, and education. Internationally recognized, Brian has pioneered innovative safety protocols and educational curricula that have significantly influenced industry standards and practices. An accomplished author and speaker, his contributions continue to shape the landscape of the events and attractions sector.

Sport, Live Entertainment, Recreation, Attraction Operations/Risk Management Educational Development

Events and Venue Crowd Control

Event Design and Execution

Legal Compliance

Attractions Safety Management

Event Safety Management

Venues Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Amusement Ride and Device Operations

Events and Venues Crowd Management

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Family of 10-year-old critically injured from carnival ride speak out

Manual adjustments made to Tyre Sampson's seat, report states

Florida FreeFall tragedy: Ride expert hopes deadly incident puts 'pressure' on amusement park industry

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